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Things GNA Parents Should Know

Volunteering

GNA depends on your volunteer efforts during the season. Beth Pryde is the organizer; contact bccpryde@yahoo.com.

  • Meals: We use VolunteerSpot and ask that families help provide two (2) post-race meals, split with another family. Parents can adopt a full meal instead of two partial meals.

  • Races: You will be assigned to work twice during the season on the race hill either gate-keeping, score-keeping, starting the racers, or slipping the hill.

 

 

Costs

Season Passes/Lift Tickets

  • All lift tickets are included for racers on race days and for Mt. Holiday practices. These are paid through FUNDRAISING.

  • Schuss Season passes must be purchased by skier; they have an “Honor Roll” pass, can be purchased in November/December. Prices are approximate.

    • Grade point average of 3.5 – 4.0       $ 79

    • Grade point average of 3.0 – 3.49     $129

    • Grade point below 3.0 regular pricing applies

    • Add-a-Parent passes $239

    • Contact: Steve Kershner, Director of Snowsports and Recreation, 800.678.4111, x 7158  office, skershner@shantycreek.com

  • Early season savings at Nubs is 10 percent off (for racers training at Nubs.)

  • Antrim County residents receive special pass rates at Boyne Mtn/Highlands.

 

Additional Family Costs

  • Two pre-assigned team dinners, split with another family

  • Optional costs to consider (not including race gear)

    • Team coat $170, email Libby Schulz by January

    • Team spirit wear, approx. $50

    • Hotel rooms for state finals, approx. $150

    • End of season coaches’ gift donation

    • GS suit (used $100 online; new $350+)

    • Ski tuning/waxing for each race $35+

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Fundraising

Gates, lane fees, Mt. Holiday lift tickets cost about $4,500/yr. Team raises these funds by working various events.

  • Nov 4: Kalkaska Kaliseum clean up start arena for Iceman 2:00pm earn $500

  • Nov 10, 11, 12: Grand Traverse Ski Club ski sale, sign up volunteerspot.com, earnings for hours worked; earn $1,000

  • Nov. 24 and 25: ASA Ski Swap, Crystal Mountain

  • Jan 28: ASA invite gate keepers for the invitational (earn $2,000)

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Problems

If racers have an issue, we ask they address it with the coaches directly. Parents should not contact coaches until at least 24 hours have passed from the initial complaint.

 

Absences

Absences must be relayed at least 48 hours in advance to coaches by racers; illness excepted. Racers may be benched from racing if chronic unexcused absences are noted, even during dry land.

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Snow days

No school, no practice. Coaches will text specifics about races out of town.

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Team captains

If your racer thinks she/he would like to be a team captain, the racers must arrange an interview with the coaches. They will be expected to explain what they think leadership means. Team captainships are an honor and must be earned. They should never be assumed. It is possible no team captain will be named.

 

Time Trials

Time trials are held in December as conditions allow. Racer spots will stay the way time trials determine (with potential variation at the coaches' discretion throughout the season.)

 

Group Text

To join the group text, text @gnalpine to 81010. Texts are used during the week to inform racers and families about training, race delays, and other breaking news.

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Live Timing

Live Timing is a great tool that shows live time ski racing results. Download their app or visit live-timing.com for more.

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